Comparison · updated July 2026
Fanatics Markets vs ProphetX
Fanatics Markets and ProphetX are two of the most discussed prediction market platforms in the US. Here's a side-by-side look at how they compare on the factors that actually matter for traders.
Fanatics Markets
Emerging Fanatics-branded event contract product.
ProphetX
Peer-to-peer sports betting exchange.
Rating
Fanatics Markets
3.9
ProphetX
3.9
Best for
Fanatics Markets
Sports-first US users
ProphetX
Exchange-style sports bettors
Regulation
Fanatics Markets
CFTC-regulated (exchange partner)
ProphetX
State-by-state
US availability
Fanatics Markets
Available
ProphetX
Available
Fees
Fanatics Markets
Low per-contract fees
ProphetX
1–2% commission
Mobile
Fanatics Markets
Good
ProphetX
Good
Markets
Fanatics Markets
Sports
ProphetX
Sports
Payment
Fanatics Markets
ProphetX
Founded
Fanatics Markets
ProphetX
Verdicts
Who wins, category by category
Best for beginners
Fanatics Markets
Cleaner onboarding and a more polished consumer experience.
Best for regulation
Fanatics Markets
Operates as a CFTC-designated contract market.
Best for market variety
Fanatics Markets
Wider catalogue of available event contracts.
Final take
Should you choose Fanatics Markets or ProphetX?
Fanatics Markets comes out narrowly ahead in our methodology, but both platforms have a clear lane. Choose Fanatics Markets for sports-first us users, and ProphetX for exchange-style sports bettors.